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Master of Arts, East-West Psychology

Applicants must meet the general admission requirements of the Institute and submit an outstanding academic writing sample. Applicants need not have an undergraduate major in psychology, but a strong interest in psychology and an interdisciplinary orientation are assumed.

Students with insufficient background in psychology may be required by the EWP Admission Committee to take additional courses as prerequisites to the MA. These courses are drawn from the EWP programs or other Institute programs.

Successful candidates for admission into the East-West Psychology MA program typically have the following qualifications:

A vision that is compatible with the program's mission

A path of personal and/or spiritual growth

Sufficient maturity and stability to pursue independent inquiry

Respect for a diversity of viewpoints

The ability to clearly articulate their educational and professional goals

Basic scholarly writing skills

The ability to identify a prospective specialization that is consistent with the program's mission and resources.

In this two-year program, students design their own curriculum, area of specialization and psychospiritual sequence, pursuing their studies at an institute that honors both intellectual inquiry and personal transformation.

In addition to a broad spectrum of courses, students take part in an Integrative Seminar, where each individual develops an action plan for postgraduate work.

This broad, multidisciplinary foundation, which encompasses psychospirituality, ecology, and multicultural traditions, prepares students to work at the crossroads of these traditions.

For example, recent graduates have launched the first graduate program in transpersonal psychology academically recognized in Mexico, maintain private practices, lecture, curate exhibitions, and facilitate workshops.

Admission Requirements

Application for Admission.

Non-refundable $65 Application Fee.

Degree Requirement: An undergraduate degree (BA, BS, or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university.

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all accredited academic institutions attended within the United States. Transcripts must arrive in their official, sealed envelopes.

Autobiographical Statement: A four-to-six page (typed, double-spaced) introspective autobiographical statement discussing your values, emotional and spiritual insights, aspirations, and life experiences that have led to your decision to apply.

Goal Statement. A one-page (typed, double-spaced) statement of your educational and professional objectives.

Academic Writing Sample: A writing sample of eight to ten pages (typed, double-spaced) that demonstrates your capacity to think critically and reflectively and demonstrates graduate level writing abilities. A sample that uses outside sources must include proper citations. You may submit copies of previous work, such as a recent academic paper, article, or report that reflects scholarly abilities.

Two Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation will be accepted from academic advisors, professors, professional supervisors, or someone able to attest to your ability to undertake the work required for your program. Recommenders should use standard business format and include full contact information-name, email, phone number, and mailing address.

For International students there are additional requirements. Please see the International Student page for additional information.

Doctor of East-West Psychology

Applicants must meet the general admission requirements of the Institute and have an MA in East-West Psychology or its equivalent.

For those who do not have a background in East-West Psychology, up to 15 units of courses drawn from the EWP core requirements and directed electives will be required, minus equivalencies (equivalency for graduate courses previously taken is determined by the EWP Admissions Committee on an individual basis).

Successful candidates for admission into the EWP doctoral program typically have the following qualifications:

A vision that is compatible with the program's mission and interdisciplinary nature

A path of personal and/or spiritual growth

Sufficient maturity and stability to pursue independent inquiry

Respect for a diversity of viewpoints

An openness to multiple ways of knowing and whole-person learning

The ability to clearly articulate educational, professional, and research goals

Outstanding scholarly writing skills

The ability to clearly articulate their educational and professional goals

The ability to identify a prospective area of specialization and/or dissertation topic that is consistent with the program's mission and resources

The breadth and depth of this program foster professional leadership and distinctive research, including such dissertation topics as lucid dreaming, the individuation process, the development of ecological selfhood, and psychospiritual responses to trauma

Admission Requirements

Masters Degree: A master's degree (or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university.

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all accredited academic institutions attended within the United States. Transcripts must arrive in their official, sealed envelopes.

Two Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation will be accepted from academic advisors, professors, professional supervisors, or someone able to attest to your ability to undertake the work required for your program. Recommenders should use standard business format and include full contact information-name, email, phone number, and mailing address.

Autobiographical Statement: A four-to-six page (typed, double-spaced) introspective autobiographical statement discussing your values, emotional and spiritual insights, aspirations, and life experiences that have led to your decision to apply.

Goal Statement. A one-page (typed, double-spaced) statement of your educational and professional objectives.

Academic Writing Sample: A writing sample of eight to ten pages (typed, double-spaced) that demonstrates your capacity to think critically and reflectively and demonstrates graduate level writing abilities. A sample that uses outside sources must include proper citations. You may submit copies of previous work, such as a recent academic paper, article, or report that reflects scholarly abilities.

For International students there are additional requirements. Please see the International Student page for additional information.

By making case presentations in the Advanced Seminar, students articulate their model for psychospiritual growth and the principles guiding their spiritual counseling practice. The faculty also encourages students to reflect on their own spiritual development and how it evolves in both personal and professional contexts.

Mental-health professionals who apply are preferably licensed. All applicants must have a master's degree and counseling experience. This program begins in the fall, and candidates may pursue this certificate conjointly with the doctoral program.

Admission Requirements

Application for Admission

Non-refundable $65 Application Fee

Degree Requirement: An undergraduate degree (BA, BS, or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university.

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all accredited academic institutions attended within the United States. Transcripts must arrive in their official, sealed envelopes.

Two Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation should be requested from individuals familiar with your counseling skills. Recommenders should use standard business format and include full contact information-name, email, phone number, and mailing address.

Licensure: Applicants must be licensed health care professionals, in practicum on their way to licensure, or pastoral counselors. (Applicants who are not yet licensed but have training and experience in mental health or spiritual counseling will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

Autobiographical Statement: A four-to-six page (typed, double-spaced) introspective autobiographical statement discussing your values, emotional and spiritual insights, aspirations, and life experiences that have led to your decision to apply.

Goal Statement. A one-page (typed, double-spaced) statement of your educational and professional objectives.

Academic Writing Sample: A writing sample of eight to ten pages (typed, double-spaced) that demonstrates your capacity to think critically and reflectively and demonstrates graduate level writing abilities. A sample that uses outside sources must include proper citations. You may submit copies of previous work, such as a recent academic paper, article, or report that reflects scholarly abilities.

For International students there are additional requirements. Please see the International Student page for additional information.